Preparing for Week 01:
Brainstorm

Group formation & Topic Brainstorm

Prep
Week 1
Author

Dr. Gordon Wright

Published

October 2, 2023

Week 01

Introduction & Lecture Preview

Key Focus: Module Overview and getting started in the labs

  • Important Points:
    1. Read Learning Outcomes
    2. Read Coursework information and scan available resources (Marking Rubrics, Critical Proposal Brief, Mini-Dissertation Templates/examples).
  • Preparatory Reading or Thinking:
    • [Prep 1] Think about potential topics and/or methods that excite you for your Mini-Dissertation
    • [Prep 2] Consider how you are going to work, and with whom. You will be keeping detailed notes and communicating regularly. How will you want to manage that?
    • [Prep 3] Think about your timetable and deadlines. When are you going to do your regular independent study. Where will you do it? With whom?

Lab Sessions

Lab Activities

  • Lab Challenge!
  • Research Skill Audit
  • Topic Speed Dating
  • Methods Matching
  • Goal Alignment and Group Ethos

Experience of Teamwork

Suggested Reflection: Think about Team Work you have done before. What did you enjoy? What were the problems you faced? How will you address them this time?

Imagine describing how you operated as a team this year to a future supervisor/employer. What would you want to say?

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